Explain the steps necessary to place a newborn on an infant ventilator and applies the principles of airway management appropriately.

Can demonstrate the appropriate steps and sequence for the resuscitation of a neonate.

Description -

In depth look at Perinatal Respiratory Care. Examination and assessment of the neonate. Neonatal Respiratory diseases and disorders including treatment and management. Preparation for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification. Intended for students in the respiratory therapy program.

Course Objectives -

The student will be able to:

Explain the stages of fetal development and the gestational age at which they occur

Identify several conditions that lead to abnormal development and lung injury

Describe fetal circulation and shunts and the sequence of events that occur when the fetus transitions to extrauterine life

Explain antenatal assessment and High risk delivery

Demonstrate neonatal assessment and resuscitation

Perform an examination and assessment of the neonatal patient

Analyze radiographic studies of the neonate

Interpret Laboratory data

Recognize monitoring equipment and relate the data to the patient's condition

Describe oxygen equipment

Explain the use and indications for surfactant replacement therapy

Perform airway clearance techniques

Apply the principles of airway management to the neonatal patient

Explain indications and use of mechanical ventilation of the neonate

Explain indications and use of non-invasive ventilation of the neonate